澳洲联储决议公布后澳元走强

Core Viewpoint - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unexpectedly decided to maintain the interest rate at 3.85%, contrary to market expectations of a reduction to 3.60% [1][2] Group 1: RBA Decision and Economic Indicators - The RBA stated it needs more time to assess inflation data before making any changes to the interest rate [1] - The RBA is waiting for more information to confirm that the inflation rate will sustainably reach 2.5% [1] - Australia's inflation rate in May was reported at 2.1%, the lowest level since October 2024, while the first quarter inflation rate was 2.4%, maintaining a four-year low [1] Group 2: Market Reactions - Following the RBA's decision, the S&P/ASX 200 index fell by 0.24%, while the Australian dollar (AUD) rose by over 1% due to the unexpected decision [1] - The AUD/USD exchange rate has been forming a downward channel since early July, indicating significant resistance at the upper boundary of this channel [1] - There is a possibility for the AUD/USD to retrace towards the middle of the downward channel, suggesting that the market's initial reaction to the RBA's decision may have been hasty [2]